SCENE AND HEARD showcases the independent music scene here in Vancouver. We interview some of our favourite local artists, post weekly guest playlists comprised of Vancouver artists and ‘Last Week in Music’ highlights some of the concerts happening around the city…

This past weekend was a busy one. Portage and Main played their first ever show as a band to a sold out crowd at the Anza Club on Friday night, supported by their friends (you might recognize Savannah from Redbird singing backup). On Saturday I went to the Red Room to see the West Coast Pop showcase featuring Eric Solomon, Guilty About Girls and Tara Lett. And last night Redbird, David Vertesi and Henry & The Nightcrawlers helped the BCIT Media Club celebrate Evolution 107.9′s 5th birthday (kudos to Kirk Hamilton and Jeff Wyndham for organizing it!).

This Week In Music: Christine is back so I’ll let her fill you in on what she’ll be up to this week. One thing I’ll definitely be attending is this week’s West Coast Pop show featuring The Dudes, Treelines and Birthday Boys.